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Oyster River Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
1 Coe Dr., Durham, NH 03824 · (603) 868-2155 · Part of Oyster River Cooperative School District
Students
585
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
10%
Setting
Town
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Oyster River Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Maine’s public schools
- Math proficiency 13 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 37.8%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 51.9%
Location
Directions ↗
1 Coe Dr., Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5131
Grade 6136
Grade 7155
Grade 8163
Enrollment over time
658’20
629’21
643’22
618’23
585’24
Down 11.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 84%Asian 7%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
What neighbors say
Ratings from 1 neighbor. Opinions, not an official measure of school quality.
5.0★★★★★1 rating
5 ★1
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
By topic
Teachers5.0
Communication5.0
Safety5.0
Activities5.0
Harrison · ★★★★★ · 1w
Teachers 5Communication 5Safety 5Activities 5
ORCSD is the best
Parents talk
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.